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Thornton Care Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

501 THORNTON PKWY, Thornton, CO 80229

101 Beds
Medicare Since 1984

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501 THORNTON PKWY
Thornton, CO 80229

About Thornton Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Thornton Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Thornton, CO, serving Adams County and the surrounding community. The facility has 101 certified beds with an average daily census of 76 residents.

Thornton Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1984, bringing 42 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Thornton, CO, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds101
Avg. Residents/Day76
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyAdams
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Thornton Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Thornton Care Center provides 3.12 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.69 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 62.3%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 68.8%. Weekend staffing averages 2.68 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.69
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.12
Total Nurse Turnover Rate62.3%
RN Turnover Rate68.8%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.68

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Thornton Care Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has received 3 fines totaling $21,483. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Fines3 ($21,483)
Total Penalties3

Doctors at Thornton Care Center

1 affiliated physicians

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About Thornton Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Thornton Care Center have?

Thornton Care Center has 101 certified beds with an average daily census of 76 residents.

What type of facility is Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Adams County in Thornton, CO.

How many doctors practice at Thornton Care Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Thornton Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Thornton Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Thornton Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·